N2604NPIPER PA-38-112 1989-03-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

PIPER PA-38-112 S/N: 79A0937

Summary

On March 24, 1989, a Piper PA-38-112 (N2604N) was involved in an accident near Mayflower, AR. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED (VS), AND INADVERTANT ENTRY INTO A STALL WITH NECESSARY REMEDIAL ACTION NOT UNDERSTOOD.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC89FA083. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2604N.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 24, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89FA083
Location
MAYFLOWER, AR
Event ID
20001213X27958
Coordinates
34.970561, -92.409980
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED (VS), AND INADVERTANT ENTRY INTO A STALL WITH NECESSARY REMEDIAL ACTION NOT UNDERSTOOD.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
79A0937
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-38-112 PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BARRETT BEVERLY J
Address
15 POND
Status
Deregistered
City
CABOT
State / Zip Code
AR 72023
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MKC89FA083